KOOKAWOOD - views / fire place / 200 acres

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A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a small pond, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A rustic house with a metal roof, surrounded by lush greenery and wooden outdoor furniture.
A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a patterned sofa, and a large window.
A stone fireplace with a fire, a chandelier, and various decorative items on shelves above.
A small pond with a fountain in the center, surrounded by rocks and plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Outdoor entertainment area
    A rare find — gather and enjoy the dedicated outdoor entertainment space.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast included
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Rydal, NSW
  • Place, Lake Lyell
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Charles Darwin Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Evans Crown Nature Reserve
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bathurst, NSW (BHS)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

main bathroom

Bathtub or shower

toilet room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Rydal

Located in Rydal, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Blue Mountains National Park and Eusdale Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include State Mine Heritage Park and Railway and Old Wallerawang Station. Mount Victoria Railway Museum and Zig Zag Railway are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and mountain climbing nearby.
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Rydal, NSW

What's nearby

  • Lake Lyell - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Charles Darwin Park - 20 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Evans Crown Nature Reserve - 21 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Lithgow Visitor Information Centre - 21 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Eskbank House and Museum - 23 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Rydal Station - 10 min drive
  • Bathurst, NSW (BHS) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • Red Rooster
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min drive
  • Hungry Jack's
  • Country Organic Coffee

Frequently asked questions

Is KOOKAWOOD - views / fire place / 200 acres pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at KOOKAWOOD - views / fire place / 200 acres?

As of 6 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at KOOKAWOOD - views / fire place / 200 acres on 16 May, 2027 start from S$1,107, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at KOOKAWOOD - views / fire place / 200 acres?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at KOOKAWOOD - views / fire place / 200 acres?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at KOOKAWOOD - views / fire place / 200 acres?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is KOOKAWOOD - views / fire place / 200 acres located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Lake Lyell and within 12 miles (20 km) of Lithgow Visitor Information Centre and Eskbank House and Museum. Blast Furnace Park and Hassans Wall Lookout are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great, very secluded and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with fantastic owners. Absolutely worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome getaway to unplug, unwind and re-connect

Great place to take a well deserved and long overdue break! The property was awesome and exactly as advertised.. just perfect!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan, 2024
Thankyou , you were a pleasure to host as well 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was absolutely beautiful!!! With magazine cover views, interior design & decorating what wasn’t there to love?! I was met by the host and welcomed with lots of goodies. Reading about all the love, sweat & tears that went into this property just made me appreciate and love my time there even more! I can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb, 2026
Thsnkyou so much we look forward to seeimg you again 😁
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

Absolutely stunning property and location. The place exceeded all of our expectations and the hosts were fantastic in terms of communication and making sure our stay was the best it could be. We had an incredible time, relaxing in front of the fire, going on walks, and just taking in the surrounds. Definitely would recommend to anyone wanting a getaway and we would absolutely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best weekend getaway

This was the most amazing weekend end getaway. It was peaceful, clean and a beautiful home to relax in. Fiona was great, communicated with us in the lead up to our stay and gave us a great tour and welcome. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2024
Thankyou so much we thoroughly enjoyed having you at our property too 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A place that feels like home (only nicer and with views)

We’ve stayed with Fiona before so, when we needed accommodation for my daughter’s wedding we were only too happy to book with her again. The property is beautiful, clean and inviting and Fiona’s hospitality is warm and friendly. We’d highly recommend Springmead and Fiona!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2024
Thankyou very much Karen We enjoyed having you stay too at kookawood
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely incredible!

We had an amazing time at Kookawood, the property is stunning and the location is out of this world. The directions and communication with Fiona were perfect and the attention to detail upon our arrival made for a very special experience. The bath over looking the valley at sunset was magical and we very much look forward to returning again in the future, would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
thankyou so much ! we really appreciate a lovely review like yours. see you next time .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a spot!

We had two magical days at Kookawood. The house has so much character filled with warmth and some very generous touches from our hosts. We walked down to the valley floor and back up (phew) earning a well-deserved beer by the incredible firepit admiring the stunning view. We’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2025
wow that was a big walk to the valley can see why you needed a few beers ! thanks again for coming and look forward to seeing you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous getaway

Stunning property and views for days. Kookawood is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Almost every seat in the house has a spectacular vantage point over the Megalong Valley. Loved every minute and felt like I was a million miles away from everything in the best possible way. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov, 2024
Thankyou so very much for being great guests and for leaving such a lovely review . We look forward to seeing you again😀
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Getaway with our Furry One

The cottage overlooking the mountains are beautiful and the house itself has an old charm to it, with antiques and pictures that tells a nice story. We love the outdoor bathtub, peacefulness and the scenery. You see wallabies around too, and the friendly horses are so cute. We had a great time and our dog absolutely love it as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2023
Thankyou Dennis it was great to meet you both and loved having such tidy, friendly guests at kookawood .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular views

Totally enjoyed staying at Kookawood. It was just what I needed. A place to relax and reenergise myself. Has spectacular views of the mountains and the house is positioned so you can enjoy these views from which ever room you are in the house. A great place for dogs to have an adventure too. They had best time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2022
Thankyou very much for the lovely review and so glad you enjoyed your stay !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Hawkie

Unbelievable property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2024
Thankyou 😁
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A slice of paradise

This stunning place had been on the list to visit and it’s even more magical than the pictures. The house is an absolute delight, a beautiful space with details and pieces that gives it a wonderful character and warmth. The fireplace was a highlight not to mention the fire pit with the amazing view of the valley and mountains during daytime and the perfect spot for star gazing at night. Beds were incredibly comfortable and bathtub outside the place to be at sunrise (hard to leave to comfy bed but absolutely worth to get up to see the sunrise). Hosts were wonderful and provided great communication prior to and upon arrival (thank you Fiona and Michael for sharing this slice of paradise!) We can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
Thankyou so much 😊 it was lovely to meet such nice people who appreciate our little slice of heaven and our collection of vintage things . We look forward to your return
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome house and exceptional views

Thanks Fiona and Michael for sharing beautiful Kookawood with us. From the moment we arrived we couldn’t take our eyes off the view from the verandah. In spite of the extensive DVD collection, not once did we turn on the TV during our week long stay. Instead, we wandered around the property, discovered the scenic 8km loop from the property round local countryside and just hung out on the verandah checking out the view and the beautiful gardens. It was pretty hot while we were there so our dog Alice loved to lie on the tiled verandah with one eye on the lizards. We didn’t quite get her to make friends with Billy and Bunny the mini horses, however she loved checking them out from a distance. Thoroughly recommend Kookawood as a destination to escape the city with all the home comforts.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
So lovely thanks for your amazing review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kookawood

A little piece of heaven.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing holiday.

Relaxing and quiet! Lovely owners very helpful answering questions. Beds were very comfortable, fireplace was a stand out along with the firepit. Will definitely have to visit again some time soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Additional extras that just made the weekend even better

There are a few things that the advert don't tell you about the property and general vicinity that make this trip extra special. One is the actual drive to the property, and two is the fact that the sunrise and advertised pictures are as the experience is. A bright pink and yellow sunrise with mist coming slowly dissipating over the mountains as the morning roles on. The house was ridiculously well stocked with extras, there was no need for me to bring all the groceries I brought with me. The actual house was so comfortable and honestly enjoyable in any weather. I got to experience both, a warm day and a more overcast day. With the two floors it felt so grand yet antique at the same time. The hosts are super helpful too. I highly recommend this place to couples, friends or a place to take a parent or parents away for a special getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blissful!

We had a delightful stay at Kookawood! Fiona was a lovely, helpful host and left lots of lovely treats and touches around her home for us to enjoy. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just gorgeous

The house itself was absolutely gorgeous and the view was spectacular. The hosts, who were on a property nearby, were beyond helpful and friendly. I appreciate all the extra information, instructions and handy tips left for us too. Dog loved it, husband loved it and I loved it. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream home

What a dream, what a home! Definitely the perfect romantic getaway. Couldn’t recommend it more.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2020
Thankyou so much very happy to hear you liked it . 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Magic

A wonderful hideaway, cozy and romantic
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend

Lovely home, wonderful quiet and relaxing weekend. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and stunning location and property

Words cannot describe the beauty of Kookawood. It is a stunning and unique property that is perfect for a weekend getaway away from the hustle and bustle of life in Sydney. Our time at Kookawood was very relaxing with such a homely feel, that you cannot help but be in awe of the time and effort that the owners have put into the place. I would highly recommend Kookawood to anyone. I know we will definitely be going back in the future!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Spot.

Lovely owners, beautiful property, and wonderful house. I'd definitely recommend it to others - especially those who like to take along their dogs on holidays.
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